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Nana Patekar Reflected on Mortality Days Before His Death
Nana Patekar spoke at an event in Goa shortly before he died.
He said that everyone dies one day, and he did not know if he would be alive the next day.
He encouraged people to think about whether they are trying to do what matters to them.
At the event, he also spoke warmly about his friend Manohar Parrikar.
Patekar was 76 when he died.
He died in Goa early on Thursday.
A heart attack was suspected, and his body was taken for a postmortem.
After the event, he also joined local performers in playing a traditional instrument and dancing.
Nana Patekar spoke at a Samraat Club International event in Dona Paula, Goa, on October 4.
He said everyone dies someday and wondered whether he would be alive the next day.
Patekar urged people to consider whether they had pursued what they wanted and made the effort.
He remembered his friend, former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, as an admirable person who lived with a mission.
Patekar, 76, died in Goa early Thursday; a suspected heart attack was reported, and his body was taken for a postmortem.
- Who
- Actor Nana Patekar, who also spoke about his friend Manohar Parrikar.
- What
- Patekar discussed mortality, personal effort and Parrikar shortly before his death.
- Where
- Dona Paula near Panaji, Goa; he died in Goa.
- When
- He spoke at the event on October 4 and died early on Thursday, three days later.
- Why
- He was addressing a Samraat Club International function; the articles do not state a specific reason for his remarks about mortality.
Reported details
Unconfirmed details
Cause of death
Reported details
The report says Patekar is suspected to have suffered a heart attack.
Unconfirmed details
The cause is presented as suspected, not confirmed; the report says a postmortem was conducted.
Key facts
- Age
- 76
- Event date
- October 4
- Event
- Samraat Club International function
- Event location
- Dona Paula near Panaji, Goa
- Death
- Died in Goa early on Thursday, three days after the event
- Reported suspected cause
- Heart attack
- Postmortem location
- Goa Medical College and Hospital near Panaji
- Additional performance
- Joined a local troupe playing shamel and performed the dekhni dance
Quotes
Nana Patekar
Indian actor speaking at a social event in Goa.
“We all have to go someday. I don't know whether I will be here tomorrow. That time comes in the life of everyone. But before that time comes (we have to think, whether), am I able to do what I want to do? Have I made the effort?”
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“Parrikar was a person about whom one could be proud. He was younger than me. I am now 76, and will turn 77. But he was such a great person that one had to look up to him.”
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